Are We Good at “Christianing”?
We, Christian (Christ-like) folks think we’re pretty decent people. You know, we have all those “good” things to our credit: going to church, tithing, giving offerings, wearing a cross necklace, attending a Bible Study, volunteering for a charity. How could anyone think we are anything but wonderful? I think of myself as being a pretty…
Unite — NOT Divide and Conquer
I am enjoying a “united” effort as I continue to work at the voting polls with people from both sides of the aisle.. Of course, we can’t speak about politics in a room filled with voters who are of different persuasions than each other. But is it really about that or is it because we…
My Grace Needs Help
I’ve heard and sung about God’s amazing grace all my life. Though we make mistakes and have not-nice attitudes and are so weak in our faithfulfulness to Him and His grace, He loves us so deeply anyway. Grace — His unmerited favor — is always helping us in our weaknesses. “But He said to me,…
Shhh! You Talk Too Much!
That’s what my husband replied to me after a few days at home under hospice care. I wanted to delve into what he must be thinking when he thoughtfully and slowly opened and closed his eyes. I thought maybe he was already seeing his mansion in heaven along with his loved ones waiting for him…
What a Difference Perspective Makes
Ten years ago, I knew God had me on a mission – not only in the care of my very sick husband, but I knew I was mandated to “rise to the occasion”. In spite of the challenging times that entire year, I knew God had given me a “go to” that included finding the…
It’s a DIY World
I get regular emails from my dear friends, Ree Drummond, Joanne Gaines and other DIY people. Well, they don’t know me from Adam, but I like to think that I can cook like Ree and make over homes like Joanne. “Do It Yourself” is the trend these days. I’ve seen Hollywood personalities, children and even…
Some Like it Hot — Some NOT!
Remember those fire-walking and fire-praising guys, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the Bible? We may feel like we’ve experienced an inferno of suffering this year, but nothing compared to the fiery furnace those guys lived through. They wouldn’t cower to King Nebuchadnezzar’s command to bow to his golden statue which enraged the king. So they…
Wisdom I Learned From Trial & Error
I’m happy to say that of all the things that we did wrong in our lives, we did some things right. For example – in teaching our children to be brave, faith-filled, optimistic, daring, strong and responsible human beings. I’d like to think that my young husband and I did everything right, but without a…
Wise and Cautious Without Fear
I have spoken to many people who are very cautious about these times when we are urged to wear masks, regularly sanitize, and keep social distances because of the pandemic. Maybe they’ve had a loved one that tested positive for the virus or even lost a loved one. I can understand their concern. But if…
Maybe It Will Go Away If We Shut Our Eyes
Or, if we put our fingers in our ears and sing loudly, “La, la, la” – we won’t hear them!” After all the uncertainties, concerns, disappointments, and disturbances in their lives, I think many folks are at the tipping point of losing it. In the words of my old cartoon friend from way back, Popeye…